Water & Wastewater Engineering Lead

Bathurst Regional Council

Bathurst Regional Council

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off every third week
Generous leave entitlements
Fitness passport
Training & development
Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a strategic leader to provide overall direction for water and sewer services, ensuring safe and sustainable delivery to the community. The role covers operation, maintenance, renewal and future development of the Water Filtration Plant, Wastewater Treatment Works, reticulation, and trade waste functions.

You will ensure compliance with NSW health and EPA regulations, drive continuous improvement, and oversee capital projects and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent acceptable for professional membership.
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Local Government water/sewer.
  • Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment principles.
  • Experience overseeing dam operation and NSW dam safety compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic and operational delivery of water and sewer services.
  • Oversee operation, maintenance, renewal and future development of water infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and guidelines; drive service improvements.
  • Prepare reports for regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership
Regulatory knowledge
Stakeholder management
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Job description

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a strategic leader to provide overall direction for water and sewer services, ensuring safe and sustainable delivery to the community. The role covers operation, maintenance, renewal and future development of the Water Filtration Plant, Wastewater Treatment Works, reticulation, and trade waste functions.

You will ensure compliance with NSW health and EPA regulations, drive continuous improvement, and oversee capital projects and regulatory reporting.

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